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Feed Just One

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students reflect on the life of Mother Teresa. In this character education lesson, students are introduced to Mother Teresa and how she exemplified caring for others. Students read a short biography about her and answer questions about...
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Catch Her If You Can Catch Her If You Can! King Day

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners understand philanthropy through the study of Jackie Joyner-Kersee and the community center she built. In this biography study of Jackie Joyner-Kersee, students reflect on how she was an athlete and a philanthropist.
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Biography and Portraiture

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Pupils determine the relationship between biography and portraiture. In this biography and portraiture lesson, students decide upon the differences and similarities between biography and portraits and whether or not biographical...
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Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride Lesson Plan

For Teachers Pre-K - 3rd
Students study Amelia Earhart and Eleanor Roosevelt. For this biographical lesson, students read Amelia and Eleanor Go For a Ride. Students write their own biography, create a timeline of events from the book, and write a story based on...
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Autobiography

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this autobiography form activity, students complete a book analysis for an autobiographical book. Students must know the title, author, and difference between a biography and autobiography. Students must be able to answer several...
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School-Home Links Biography

For Students 2nd - 3rd
For this biography worksheet, students complete a homework assignment in which there is a list of 4 famous people. Students answer 6 questions about whose biography would be most appropriate to read for the answers.
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President James Earl Carter

For Students 4th - 5th
In this American history learning exercise, students read a biography about President James Earl Carter and answer 7 multiple choice questions.
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President Warren Harding

For Students 4th - 5th
In this US history worksheet, students read a biography about President Warren Harding and answer 10 true and false questions.
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President William McKinley

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this US history worksheet, students read a biography about President William McKinley and answer 6 multiple choice questions.
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George Herbert Walker Bush

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about George Herbert Walker Bush and complete 8 multiple choice questions.
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President Barack Obama

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this American history worksheet, students read a biography about President Barack Obama and complete 8 multiple choice questions.
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Biography

For Students 4th - 6th
In this biography worksheet, students review and discuss what a biography is and write a short biography about someone they know.
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Anton Bruckner

For Students 6th - 8th
In this music instructional activity, students read the biographical sketch of Anton Brunkner and how he was an influence upon the world of music.
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Biography Research Page

For Students 4th - 5th
In this biography research page worksheet, students plan a report. Students choose a famous person, formulate questions, and note keywords and facts.
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E.B. White

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this biography instructional activity, students read a short passage detailing the life of author E.B. White. Students then answer 6 questions about the passage they have read.
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Short Report Biography

For Teachers 3rd - 5th
In this short report worksheet, students are given a template to write about someone's life, accomplishments and contributions.
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Famous people

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies learning exercise, students find the famous people in the word search and the answers are accessed when clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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Booker T. Washington

For Students 6th - 8th
In this social studies activity, students find the words associated with Booker T. Washington and the answers are found by clicking the button at the bottom of the page.
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ELA Lesson Plan Focusing on Artists and Composers

For Teachers 5th - 12th
Young scholars research a selected composer and artist. They write a biography about each one and include information about at least two works created by the chosen artist or composer. Students note similar characteristics of their...
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A Hero Biography Project

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study historical significant people born in January and February and note their accomplishments. Using given websites, 4th graders collect biographical information and participate in activities about a specified hero. ...
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Compare and Contrast Composers

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners identify various pieces of music that are familiar to them and define how the music made them feel. Then they select their favorite piece of music heard and the activities in which they like to do. Students also attend a...
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Integrated Social Studies and PE Fine Motor Lesson

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study the Civil War and Indiana's participation in the war. In groups, they choose a person from the Civil War and create a "bio bottle" of that person. They use fine motor skills to create and dress a model of that...
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Language Arts: Paraphrasing Research Material

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students visit the school media center to research their favorite historical figures. Following a discussion of paraphrasing, they find information in library materials about their figure. Once students compile their information, they...
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Listen, Observe, And Read a Biography on Who Shaped America?

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders research a person from American history who helped shape the nation. They investigate the person's life from childhood through their adult accomplishments and use the information to publish a book that includes research...